THE COLORADO CRUSH: 63 Days of Endurance | Ultra Running Documentary

Endurance athlete Robbie Balenger finds the limits of perseverance and self-discovery during an audacious, 63-day challenge called The Colorado Crush. He sets out to complete the 500-mile Colorado Trail, the Leadville race series, and all Colorado 14ers in just one summer. These three feats - each lifetime achievement of their own - push Robbie to his mental and physical edge over an epic journey.
Directed by Reece Robinson / reece.robinson
Featuring Robbie Balenger / robbiebalenger
Cinematography by Reece Robinson and Lane Mathis / lane.mathis
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[@fynthemtns]

Incredible film! So beautiful and motivating, showing the power of family and connection, illustrating the immense highs and lows, and capturing the gorgeous landscape of Colorado. So much strength and grit - all the tears and laughs. Y'all crushed Colorado, and this film 🔥 So excited to see the future of the Audacious Report!

[@theaudaciousreport]

Thank you so much Fyn!!!! So glad you enjoyed the film 💥

[@jasonmacclain9756]

I paused the video to let him rest awhile 🤯

[@showmethewater3980]

That's actually kinda funny 😂

[@sergevallee6516]

I'm new to ultra-marathon, starting my second year. Love the idea to push my body to that physical level of endurance. You are an inspiration my friend. Thank you!!!!

[@hondodayz7482]

Don´t know what to say. I am speechless. You re an absolute idol. So inspiring to see what man can make possible. You give me the guidance to push my own limits. Thank you and all the best for you and your family. Greetings from germany, still speechless.

[@kduffin33]

This deserves more attention! So awesome and inspiring!

[@JavierISampedroTNF]

What an epic challenge! so much grit and determination in that final stretch. Congrats Robbie and your team!

[@joe1071]

Gotta tackle the Appalachian Trail at some point. Also, check into the north country trail. An absolute beast. 4800 miles in the USA. Longest trail that I know of

[@ashleymiller8571]

This gives me hope. I had a late start to running also, I'm now 35yo and have dreams to travel and run. How did he get started with running and how did he gain a team of supporters over time?

[@atrain6852]

Epic!!

[@zacharygodfrey6781]

Beast!!!

[@airtistry9729]

Freaking awesome.

[@carry_boats]

Now imagine if he tapered!

[@toddschoonover5919]

To make this more believable, you should post schedules: sleep, food intake, logistics, etc; data file log of all activity; and a drug tests throughout to show that he's not living on cortisone, other steroids, and amphetamines.

[@marlinweekley51]

Great video and super accomplishment(s). I only take exception with the “later in life i’am 36” comment- i found running at 64 and am now 70 😆👍🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

[@theaudaciousreport]

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you ALL for the outpouring of love and support. We are so glad the film brings you joy, tears, inspiration! We've got a whole lot more coming - films about many other incredible athletes and feats (and yes - another of Robbie's challenges is fast approaching too!). PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL 🔔 👆 to support us making more rad endurance content. ♥️ - Reece and Robbie

[@beachnap]

Sam was to Robbie the way Samwise was to Frodo. He is the unsung hero and I am so proud to be a part of a running community comprised of people like him. Way to go Robbie, you are incredible and that is reflected in the wonderful people are are surrounded and supported by.

[@mariewinker5216]

This was real life Lord of the Rings with Sam at Hope Pass.

[@dickysunset8892]

Samwise and the fellowship got him through it.

[@MattGoesSkiing]

What an awesome dude Sam is!

[@donniehuffman6014]

Hands down....the most inspirational production I've ever watched!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@theaudaciousreport]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@craigmcfarlane2462]

Rod Stewart... Maggie May... Class man

[@brianperez8019]

Robbie keeps inspiring! shoutout to sam!!

[@theaudaciousreport]

Sam is the man.

[@alpinethreadworks]

33:27 "I need a lot of things". yup, story checks out.

[@stevenseighman4842]

So inspiring! Robbie continues to show up and remind us that we can go beyond the limits we set for ourselves. And what a beautifully made film! For as much effort as Robbie put into these events, I imagine it took a whole lot for the crew documenting it as well-especially on that terrain. What an amazing job by everyone involved!

[@theaudaciousreport]

Thank you Steven!

[@KelpandFern]

Amazing, more vegan runners smashing it and showing what is capable, I could have watched hours and hours of this amazing adventure. Thanks for showcasing a beautifully mad idea and thanks for all the effort everyone put in, in-front and behind the camera.

[@MihaiGoRunning]

Wow, astonishing documentary, awesome footage! This Colorado Crush definitely crushes any competition in the world of running documentaries! Awesome! Fully watched and subscribed! 👏👍

[@koosticdead]

I'm not crying, you're crying. and panting. and puking. and passing out.... damn, get it!

[@The-Rain-Ninja]

This was excellent! Crazy what humans can do. I can speak for plant based. At 44 I feel hyper energized. Plant power!

[@joe1071]

Live in the Colorado mountains, hiked many of the 14ers (all separate occasions lol) and it ain’t no joke. This dudes a legend

[@JustinTrueOfficial]

So excited to see this and the motivation and inspiration it gives!🤯👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@theaudaciousreport]

Looking forward to your film Justin!

[@collinmorris]

I ran the LT100 that year. Those screams of agony were very similar to the ones I let out at times during that race. Amazing effort and documentary!

[@getoutgetrad]

FCKN Inspiring! Binging all this and soaking in all the stoke.

[@topherjaynes]

Robbie you’re amazing. Sam you’re a beautiful human.

[@rgh622]

OMG! I have no words... That was an incredible feat of endurance Robbie. I'm inspired to keep my whining to a minimum from this day forward.

[@fr9340]

Rich Roll brought me here

[@craigtaylor2512]

Wow, just wow, what a watch and more importantly, what an achievement. Incredible heart and grit👏👏👏👏

[@jalexb503]

Such a good film! Makes me want to keep running these trails. Moved to Boulder just a few months ago and I’ve got several years of running under my belt, came here to dig and I love to see others do the same.

[@rachelp8183]

This is absolutely incredible. It’s amazing what the human body is capable of! Also your videography and editing is impressive!

[@patrickclarke1462]

Well done great achievement.. just starting my adventure into ultra and mountain running very inspirational wish it was like 2 hours long!!

[@jackgreener2864]

an absolute hero and an amazing human!

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

Great film, definitely learned a few things on how to improve my own mountain films.

[@higler.]

Props to Sam for being a real one

[@pessesatx]

Amazed by Robbie continuing to find extremely difficult challenges and adding up these achievements! Great video and thanks to his support crew and video team who dedicated their selfless time to document this milestone.

[@kduffin33]

That dude was your samwise gamgee

[@krisjones5029]

Wow that was so good I had to watch it twice! Your an inspiration to me who also found running later in life at 30 and are proof that hard work pays off! I can't wait to watch all your future successes and I wish you all the best 🙌 p.s. such a great put together documentary aswell so well done to reece and your team 👏

[@lucasdeklerck1445]

The secret to his endurance? ... His mustache.

[@peaksandpaws]

Wow! This made me cry hard!! I just finished my very first 100-miler and I felt defeated so many times. Watching Robbie crush Colorado was just insanely inspiring. The amount of grit and determination one human being can summon when they have to is absolutely incredible. Congratulations to you, Robbie! You indeed crushed Colorado!!!

[@smokeystone8005]

Congratulations on your 100 miler 🙏

[@peaksandpaws]

@@smokeystone8005 Thank you! That's very nice of you...

[@theaudaciousreport]

Thank you!! 🙏 so glad the film was inspiring to you

[@minimalist_adventurer]

Cool I found this video. I cycled across country for 63 days no days off for 6,400 miles. Similarities with pushing yourself to the limits. I finished with a 200 mile day, a goal I was trying to reach.

[@arsonnickadventures]

CRUSHED IT!! So incredible and inspiring!

[@Bhov713]

Love it! I was born and raised in Colorado, have done Leadville a few times and a handful of fourteeners. This film really captures the essence of Colorado trail running, the Leadville series, and Robbie's story. Excellent.

[@Ultrarunningamber]

This is absolutely amazing! You are so very mentally tough! Congrats on the Crush!

[@MakeAChangeworld]

Love this! Congrats to the whole team! Robbie for such an epic battle and to Reece for this beautiful film. Loved every minute of it.

[@donp2366]

Amazing wow was really looking forward to this video and seeing Robbie and his determination and grit. Please Robbie more videos lol you need a KZbin channel. Inspiring and uplifting thank you

[@theaudaciousreport]

This is Robbie's KZbin channel now :) except not all the videos will be about his endeavors. We are going to profile other incredible athletes as well. Stay tuned + subscribe! 🔔 🙏🏼

[@java8191]

Here we go!!

[@tckoutdoor8725]

Wow Robbie. It’s easy to watch a video. But to make this happen is amazing. Always getting in and out of your pain cave is the real challenge. Exceptional great job. Thanks for sharing. All the best from Germany.

[@adrianooliveira5313]

This is amazing Robbie, really inspiring and makes us believe that we are capable of unimaginable things. Thank you for giving us these beautiful moments.

[@ischju]

This channel needs love

[@Guevarra2]

Amazing! Congratulations to the whole team!! Robb is a beast!

[@Andybruff]

Just learned about you, and this channel, from Travis Macey’s podcast. Love this. Great stuff!

[@Modeltshinn]

That was freaking awesome!! As an Ultra trail running athlete I know how hard it is sometimes to get from the starting line to the finish, there’s a lot of 💩that happens in between!!! I also feel him when it comes to lighting, a huge lightening bolt struck about 100 yards in front of me years ago, it was terrifying, deafening and partially blinded me for a few minutes!! You inspire me young man, just when we think we can’t possibly take one more step…we take one more step 💪🏻💗🥳

[@theaudaciousreport]

Keep on chugging!

[@mikimcconaha9507]

Robbie! You’re so amazing and inspiring, I am so thankful I was able to see you cross that LT100 finish line. Thank you for pushing your limits and sharing it with us!

[@markwitt5544]

Go Robbie Go! So inspirational!

[@aliciavalentyn5889]

The Leadville family 🏔🏃‍♀️ and Robbie your team (Family) are filled with ☀️🏔💦💕 beauty. You Crushed it!!!

[@MichaeMichaelMichael]

Awesome and inspiring! I hope to see more like this from The Audacious Report. Subscribed!

[@Bourbonfeet]

Nice work Robbie and crew. We really enjoyed the inescapable vulnerability and tenacity you showed. Great work to the filmmakers as well.

[@onewheeltonio4940]

This is so inspiring!! This shows what the human spirit can do! We shouldn’t limit ourselves,we are more capable of doing great things if we sent our minds to. Thank you Robbie. You’ve inspired me and hopefully one day I get to meet you!! Wish you more success!!

[@caseyhatfield6073]

Loved every minute of this. Amazing job. The most inspiring video I’ve ever watched.

[@theaudaciousreport]

Wow, thank you! So glad you enjoyed.

[@mariannemackenziecoaching5552]

Robbie you continue to amaze me (from the early Mulberry days). Loved the personal struggle and personal transformation unfolding on the screen. And my favorite moments were seeing you and Shelley together. So proud of you and learning from you still. You certainly are leaving your mark on the world Robbie. Do YOU!

[@Shevock]

Awesome. Now is anybody else going to take on this challenge?

[@DoItNutrition]

So great! What an epic adventure, thanks for sharing it with us 👏👏👏💪✌️🌱

[@ebhkkc1]

Sweet I met you on the columbine climb when you were doing the Colorado Trail what a bad ass and what a blessing to meet you

[@NickPiombo]

This is amazing, emotional, motivating and so inspiring! Congrats Robbie, you crashed Colorado! Thank you, best

[@lindseymclaughlin953]

Amazing!! So enjoyed watching this!! What an incredible thing to accomplish!!!!!!!! Go Robbie!!!!

[@Demiduivenvoorden]

Robbie, wauw wauw wauw!! you are a true legend!! what an awesome doc - it really inspires me to sign up for an ultrarun too!

[@mofstudios4898]

So motivational, training here in denver.. cant wait till we can get a workout in together!

[@ajreycer3294]

Thank you for taking us along. This is an incredible glimpse into the man, the myth, the legend Robbie Balenger.

[@Bmwdressage]

Did I hear that right, “I started running later in life, I’m 36”? 😂

[@brucejohnson5324]

Thank you for sharing this story and experience. Got me so stoked to keep getting out there and pushing boundaries!

[@Grcly44]

Congratulations! Extremely inspiring. True badass

[@jackieo-]

Congrats Robbie! So motivating and inspiring. Beautiful filming as well.

[@FabianPage]

Beyond epic. Completely inspiring! Congrats!

[@mariannemackenziecoaching5552]

tears! laughed and cried. Great documentary and high 5 to y'all!

[@timreading5005]

Thank you so much 🙏 Plant powered brothers and sisters Planting and cultivating power... The world over... We are the Earth, We are the plan(e)t, And we are based 💚😊🌿✨

[@Serenity-tn4yn]

forgot "we are mentally ill"

[@brandonison7008]

Unreal

[@JEKYLLHYDE123]

Enjoyed it immensely, have the feeling of really knowing you. Keep going

[@totalwellnessbyjc]

THANK YOU!!! ❤️ so epic

[@20thcenturyboy85]

THANKS for this inspiring feat of mind over matter!

[@soundlocalli]

What an unbelievable feat. Amazing to be able to witness the sheer will power and mental fortitude it takes to accomplish such an extraordinary goal. Thanks for capturing this journey and sharing the figurative and literal ups and downs. Great job to all involved! Robbie is a beast.

[@theaudaciousreport]

Thanks Dom!!!!

[@jordangarcia999]

What an accomplishment! Truly incredible and highly motivational!

[@leolikestopedal726]

Awesome accomplishment!! Keep enjoying it👊🏼👊🏼

[@mexicorunningtrail877]

Incredible film!!!

[@theaudaciousreport]

Thank you!

[@amyfriesland723]

So awesome!! Absolutely inspiring!!

[@rayshephardson438]

Well that was fucking awesome 👌

[@janinecarlos1718]

Amazing story. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@rhonie_floww]

This was truly so incredible and inspiring to watch.

[@benjaminverhasselt6933]

Never have I seen someone more wide awake than Robbie

[@Paffaroonie]

been waiting for this

[@dco_]

Hell yeah brother! I heard you on the Adventure Sports Podcast. What an incredible feat you've accomplished. And I love the message you're putting out there about being plant-based. What great advocacy. As a Denverite that loves playing in the CO mountains every changing season and a vegan for over 5 years now, you're definitely doing something amazing here. Much love, hope to see you out or run across you on a trail someday.

[@LovelyMilliee]

Amazing and so inspiring!! Definitely brought tears to my eyes. Wow.

[@theaudaciousreport]

Thank you!!

[@Elmachuca]

“Do we have beer?” Robbie rules.